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The Food and Agriculture Organization has released new documents focusing on preventing foodborne viruses and implementing risk-based inspection approaches. These resources provide updated guidance for food safety profes…

The FDA issued warning letters to an airline catering company and a Florida bakery for serious food safety violations involving Listeria contamination and allergen control issues. Business owners have 15 days to respond …

The Food and Agriculture Organization held a webinar where experts from Philippines, Turkey, and Chile shared how they managed food safety during national disasters. The focus was on preventing unsafe food from causing a…

An experienced food safety attorney with over 30 years of representing victims in food-related lawsuits shares insights on foods they personally avoid. The attorney's perspective offers real-world lessons from decades of…

The USDA is relocating 200 Food Safety and Inspection Service employees from Washington, DC to facilities in Iowa, Georgia, and Colorado. A new National Food Safety Center will open in Urbandale, Iowa, becoming the agenc…

The FDA is stepping up enforcement of food safety regulations for imported foods through updated import alerts. This increased scrutiny focuses on pesticides and unsafe additives in foreign food products entering the US …

The USDA is creating a new National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, Iowa to serve as the main hub for Food Safety and Inspection Service operations. Some lawmakers worry this reorganization could reduce agency effective…

After 15 years of preventive controls implementation, restaurants now have enough operational data to identify patterns and reduce costs across departments. A new analysis suggests food safety investments have created in…

The USDA is moving 200 Food Safety and Inspection Service employees out of Washington D.C. to locations in Iowa, Georgia and Colorado as part of a reorganization effort. About 100 employees will remain in D.C. This restr…

The World Health Organization found that investing in better foodborne disease surveillance systems could prevent millions of illnesses and generate significant economic returns. The analysis examined 17 countries with i…

Between 2015 and 2021, contaminated romaine lettuce caused seven E. coli outbreaks in the US, leading to over 4,000 confirmed illnesses, 766 hospitalizations, and 11 deaths. This highlights ongoing food safety risks with…

The FDA issued warning letters to three food importers for not properly verifying the safety of imported foods. Restaurant operators who source imported ingredients should ensure their suppliers comply with FDA food safe…

The FDA has updated its import alerts to increase oversight of seafood and papaya imports from certain foreign countries. Restaurant owners should verify their suppliers comply with current FDA requirements and monitor a…

The head of a food and drug officials group says the FDA is often restricted from sharing important food safety information back to state agencies, even when those states originally provided the data. This creates commun…

The International Finance Corporation has released reports highlighting the return on investment of food safety management systems. The reports encourage businesses to view food safety investments with a longer-term pers…

The CDC estimates Salmonella causes 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths annually in the US. There's a growing push to have Salmonella officially declared an adulterant in chicken products. Thi…

Proposed legislation would give the FDA authority to share food safety information with state agencies that is currently considered proprietary. This could lead to better coordination between federal and state food safet…

The FDA has cited Ocean Group Inc. for serious food safety violations including Listeria contamination and sanitation failures across four seafood facilities. Restaurant owners using seafood suppliers should verify their…

A scientific review found significant inconsistencies in how food safety culture is measured across the industry. Reliable measurement is important for restaurants to identify their food safety strengths and weaknesses. …

A FSIS official indicated that previous administration efforts on Salmonella awareness have prepared the industry for upcoming food safety initiatives. The comments suggest continuity in federal Salmonella policy approac…

Fifteen years after FSMA focused food safety on prevention, the technical systems are now in place. The real challenge is ensuring your business decisions, governance, and organizational structure actually support those …

A company called Strauss is heading to court after settlement negotiations failed in a class action lawsuit. The case involves alleged public harm from positive Salmonella test results.

A European Union audit of Brazilian food safety controls found reduced Salmonella contamination in black pepper and watermelon exports. However, the audit identified gaps in safety checks at the farm level that could imp…

The FDA is stepping up enforcement actions against imported food products containing illegal colors, pesticide residues, and undeclared allergens. This increased scrutiny could affect restaurant supply chains that rely o…

The 2026 Food Safety Summit, now in its 28th year, is taking place in two weeks and will feature expert insights and hands-on learning for food safety professionals. The event offers free live-streamed sessions that rest…

A food safety expert advocates for universal Hepatitis A vaccination in the food service industry, noting that despite having an effective vaccine since 1995, vaccination rates remain inadequate among food workers. This …

New research from the University of Illinois shows that nanoplastics can make Salmonella bacteria stronger and more dangerous. The study specifically examined Salmonella on plastic packaging used for ground turkey. This …

Currently, food companies have no legal requirement to directly notify consumers about recalls, relying instead on public FDA/USDA postings. Restaurant loyalty programs could potentially serve as a direct communication c…

Dutch food safety inspectors found that over two-thirds of fish retailers fail to follow proper food safety regulations. The most common violations included incorrect allergen labeling and improper food handling and stor…

The FDA sent warning letters to three food companies for serious violations including rodent and bird contamination and allergen control failures. These enforcement actions highlight food safety issues that could affect …

Norway is conducting compliance checks on Salmonella import conditions for meat products. This is part of routine international food safety monitoring and does not directly impact US restaurant operations.

A South African hummus manufacturer is being fined after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in their ready-to-eat products. This serves as a reminder for US restaurant operators to maintain strict food safety protocols …

A severe E. coli outbreak in France killed three people and was traced to raw milk cheese, causing hemolytic uremic syndrome. While this occurred overseas, US restaurant operators should review their dairy sourcing pract…

E. coli bacteria found in raw cheese produced by Raw Farm LLC matches the strain from patient samples in a 2025 outbreak. Restaurants serving raw or unpasteurized dairy products should check their suppliers and consider …

The Food and Drug Administration has updated import alerts that enforce U.S. food safety regulations for foreign foods. These alerts affect seafood, cantaloupe, and canned food imports entering the U.S. market.

A new report highlights significant shortcomings in the current food recall system, noting that no one is required to directly contact restaurants or grocery stores when recalls are issued. The lack of mandatory notifica…

California is reviewing legislation that would address toxic chemicals on produce, heavy metals in dietary supplements, and ultra-processed food regulations. These bills could impact food sourcing and menu requirements f…

Researchers predict that rising temperatures and heatwaves will lead to more serious Salmonella infections. This trend could increase foodborne illness risks that restaurants need to monitor. Enhanced food safety protoco…

Salmonella bacteria has been detected in spray dried dairy powder products sold in 25kg bags and 1 metric ton totes. Restaurant operators using these dairy powder products should check their inventory and avoid using pot…

The FDA issued a warning letter to a New York company for not properly verifying the safety of imported food products. This highlights the importance of proper food safety verification procedures for any restaurant opera…